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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
78 Imaging
37 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus VR-320
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was released 6 months after the VR-330 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SP-810 UZ matches up vs the VR-330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Olympus VR-330

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

		

		

			
 VR-330 SP-810 UZ 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus VR-330

		

		

			
 SP-810 UZ VR-330 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2011Similar age
Manually focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch display  Lacking Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ features exterior measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus VR-330 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the VR-330.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and VR-330 is 78 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and VR-330.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you have to factor the age  of the products into consideration.
	
			Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-330
33
 good megapixels (14MP)
 features face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
33
 MP count good (14MP)
 comes with face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Street photography with Olympus VR-330
50
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others in class (158g)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography advice
40
 incredible zoom range (24-864mm  36.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
 max frames per second very slow (0.7 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
47
 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography factors
61
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (864mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
70
 lighter than others in class (158g)
 MP count good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
40
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
 manual exposure not available
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 lack of Timelapse mode
42
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus VR-330 as a Vlogging camera
27
 decently wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection autofocus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external microphone support
32
 fairly wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focusing
 lighter than others in class (158g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus VR-330
 Olympus SP-810 UZOlympus VR-330
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus VR-330
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-27 2011-02-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.7fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.20 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 413g (0.91 lb) 158g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID Li-50B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
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